Wall - to Wallen: In Conversation with Errollyn Wallen

Wall - to Wallen: In Conversation with Errollyn Wallen

Author: John Wallace November 19, 2025 Duration: 1:03:33

Errollyn Wallen, Master of the King’s Music and composer of 23 operas, joins Tony George and John Wallace to talk about her affinity for brass instruments and their players, extending all the way from her brother, the jazz trumpeter Byron Wallen through euphonium player David Childs and bass trombonist Angus Butt to the Parc and Dare Band and Bollywood Brass. 

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There's a world of sound beyond the standard repertoire, and in Brass Matters with John Wallace, you get a front-row seat to explore it. Hosted by the acclaimed musician John Wallace, this podcast moves past the spotlight to uncover the fascinating stories, techniques, and personalities within the brass community. Each conversation is a journey into the creative process, featuring intimate talks with remarkable performers, innovative composers, and insightful creators who shape the landscape of music today. You'll hear firsthand about the discipline behind the performance, the inspiration for new works, and the unexpected connections between brass music and broader cultural currents. This isn't just about technical mastery; it's about the life and thought that fuel artistic expression. The discussions are as much for the dedicated musician seeking nuance as they are for the curious listener discovering the depth and versatility of brass instruments. Tune in for a series that celebrates the collective passion and individual voices that make this field so vibrant. Through these engaging interviews, the podcast reveals why brass truly matters, offering a rich, human perspective on the art form that is both accessible and profoundly detailed.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 9

Brass Matters with John Wallace
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Duration: 44:55
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The Centre of Things Bonus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:53
In this bonus episode delve deeper into John Wallace's song cycle The Centre of Things. Recorded at his home back in May, John is joined by Armenian pianist Marianna Abrahamyan and trumpeter Bede Williams to discuss the…
The Centre of Things [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:31
Jamie MacDougall (tenor) and Bede Williams (trumpet) join John Wallace to discuss The Centre of Things - John's song cycle inspired by the poets of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Watch this space for another inst…
Did Gabrieli really write an Invisible Symphony? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:57
This week Bede Williams and Tony George join John Wallace to excavate a work they believe has lain hidden in plain sight since 1615: an invisible symphony. Hear it live on Sunday 24th August!: (https://www.eventbrite.co.…
Hidden Haydn, Mislaid Mimart [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:23
This week on Brass Matters: works for brass quintet that have gone hidden for a century and a half -- with Sandy Coffin and Tony George.Find out more at: https://www.thewallacecollection.world
The Amazing Mr Capperauld! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:25
This week John, accompanied by Bede Williams, talks with Jay Capparauld about the background and recording of his modern masterpiece, "As Above, So Below".Find out more about this 2025 release, part of a 'Triple Whammy'…
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Duration: 47:10
When John Wallace started his First Symphony in 1974, he'd no idea the piece would only be completed, and recorded, in 2024. Celebrating its release, he talks with Bede Williams, who conducted on the recording--and they…
70 Years of Music, Rivalry and Friendship [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:59
John Wallace first met John Miller in the Tullis Russell Mills Junior Band in the mid-1950's—kicking off a lifelong rivalry and partnership. In this episode they recall everything from their first time hearing one anothe…